Sales Specialist, Vegetable Seeds, Agricultural Solutions Southern England

Job Description

Job title: Sales Specialist, Vegetable Seeds, Agricultural Solutions Southern England

Company: BASF

Job description: BASF plc is a subsidiary of BASF SE, marketing a wide range of BASF products in the UK. These include agricultural solutions, automotive refinish paints, acrylic monomers, fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, speciality chemicals, dispersions, and plastics. The sales centre for BASF plc and the business service functions for all BASF Group companies operating in the UK, are located in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the headquarters of the BASF Group in the UK. BASF plc is an agent for BTC Europe GmbH, our pan-European in-house distributor, focused on speciality chemicals and performance polymers. As well as the headquarters in Stockport, BASF plc has sites in Alfreton, Bradford, Widnes and Bury St Edmunds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of an exciting Global Crop Team you will work to develop partnerships with UK growers, understand their needs as well as their customer needs and use this to best influence decisions.

• You will be responsible for the planning, establishment and assessment of the local product development trials of our new material and the communication of these results to the crop community and your local team.
• You will collaborate closely with colleagues who work with growers around the world daily to bring leading knowledge, innovation and added value solutions to your customer.
• You will develop and build successful customer strategy management, translating your knowledge and understanding of your customer in to a clear vision and set of differentiating objectives.
• You will be responsible for improving our market position by exploring and exploiting new opportunities, adding value where possible and by anticipating customer and consumer needs, allowing us to stay one step ahead in R&D.
• You will plan, review, adapt and execute the annual sales plan in line with the marketing and sales strategy.
• You will introduce company product to national strategic customers in line with the marketing and sales strategy.
• You will formulate and negotiate with customers regarding annual contracts and concepts, in order to realise short-term sales targets and long-term partnership relations.
• In addition, you will provide market, price, and product information in line with the marketing and sales strategy in order to contribute to the formulation of the marketing and sales plan in the crop team.
• You will proactively report the proceedings in sales and the consequences for the other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You hold a degree in an agricultural discipline or have a proven track record of many years of experience in an agricultural commercial role.
• You have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• You are a team player, who sees the benefit of supporting others to succeed.
• You can equally work autonomously with a high level of self motivation.
• You have a proactive nature and the ability to take initiative.
• You have experience of introducing new products to market and can demonstrate the processes needed to do this.
• You understand the essence of partnerships with customers.
• Knowledge of the horticultural/vegetable industry is preferred.
• You hold a valid driving licence. Frequent travel is required.
• This role is home-based, responsible for the geographic locations in the South of England. #Li-Remote.
• You speak English fluently.

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and “on-the-job” training as part of a committed team.

At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; a company car; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partners Inclusive Employers and WISE.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics.

Closing date: 31.01.2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here:

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A unique total offer: you@BASF

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A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry

We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today – the world’s leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 117,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.

The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.

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For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation, and enhance our teams’ performance.

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Remote, GB

BASF plc

Marketing & Sales

Permanent

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Location: Widnes, Cheshire – Stockport, Greater Manchester

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:47:10 GMT

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